Housing Director

About Basecamp Recovery Center

Basecamp Recovery Center (BRC) is a CARF-accredited, Medicaid-funded behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment organization serving the Columbus, Ohio community. At the heart of our mission are our core values: Love, Community, Consistency, Honesty, and Hope. These principles guide how we serve our clients, support one another, and uphold the standards that make Basecamp a trusted place for healing and growth.

Our services include outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), peer support services, case management, recovery housing, and family and community engagement. At Basecamp, we focus on every person feeling supported, cared for, and connected with the right services so they can achieve long-term recovery and thrive.

Why Join Us?

At Basecamp Recovery Center, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on hundreds of lives each year. We offer:

• A mission-driven environment where leadership, compassion, and accountability work together
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to recovery-oriented care
• The opportunity to shape and grow one of the region’s leading recovery housing programs
• Competitive salary with a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• A culture that values professional development and servant leadership

Job Summary

The Housing Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and management of all recovery housing operations at Basecamp Recovery Center. This position is responsible for creating environments where recovery can flourish through structure, compassion, consistency, and excellence across BRC’s Franklinton and Whitehall locations.

The Housing Director supervises housing staff, develops policies and procedures, oversees admissions and discharges, manages budgets, coordinates with clinical teams, and works to ensure residents receive high-quality support while maintaining accountability and program integrity. This role requires on-call availability for housing emergencies, behavioral crises, and after-hours situations as assigned. Candidates should be prepared for a schedule that extends beyond standard business hours as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• Provide leadership for all recovery housing programs and residential services
• Supervise Housing Coordinators, Assistant Housing Coordinators, Resident Managers, and Housing Peer Support staff
• Conduct hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, evaluations, and performance management
• Develop strategic goals for housing operations and monitor program performance using key performance indicators
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and recovery across housing staff
• Maintain consistent implementation of policies and procedures across all housing locations

Housing Operations

• Oversee daily operations of all recovery residences at Franklinton and Whitehall locations
• Keep homes safe, clean, fully furnished, and well maintained at all times
• Coordinate resident placements, transfers, admissions, and discharges in accordance with policy
• Monitor occupancy levels and work to maximize housing utilization
• Coordinate emergency housing situations and serve as on-call leadership as assigned
• Keep resident records accurate and current in BestNotes and applicable systems

Resident Services

• Support staff in resolving resident concerns and conflicts with empathy and clear expectations
• Review behavioral interventions and recovery plans
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with clinical, peer support, transportation, and case management teams
• Promote resident engagement in treatment and recovery programming
• Connect residents with appropriate community resources to support lasting recovery

Staff Development

• Train staff on housing policies, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, documentation, Medicaid compliance, de-escalation, recovery-oriented practices, and safety procedures
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to housing staff
• Conduct regular staff meetings to support team communication and alignment

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain compliance with Ohio Recovery Housing standards, Medicaid requirements, BRC policies, Fair Housing regulations, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, OSHA, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Conduct regular audits and monitor documentation quality in BestNotes (BRC’s EHR)
• Investigate incidents and develop corrective improvement plans as needed
• Participate in CARF accreditation preparation and survey readiness activities as requested

Property Management

• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and regular property inspections across all housing locations
• Monitor housekeeping standards and oversee inventory of furniture, supplies, and equipment
• Coordinate vendors and contractors and keep all properties meeting applicable safety requirements

Financial Management

• Assist in development and monitoring of housing budgets and operating expenses
• Approve purchases, track occupancy revenue, control operating costs, and recommend capital improvements

Crisis Management

• Respond to housing emergencies and assist with behavioral crises
• Coordinate emergency removals when necessary and serve as on-call leadership as assigned
• Complete incident reviews and follow-up actions in accordance with BRC policy

Community Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, community partners, and vendors
• Represent BRC professionally in community meetings and support expansion of housing opportunities